Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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